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Published on 2024-05-16 10:00:00
One of Manchester City’s fringe players, Stefan Ortega, believes he is ready to become a regular in the starting XI and potentially oust Ederson as the team’s goalkeeper. Despite Pep Guardiola having a strong squad with quality players, Ortega feels confident in his abilities and has impressed with his performances, including making crucial saves in recent games.
Ortega’s standout performance against Tottenham Hotspur, where he made important saves to secure a win for City, has raised questions about his future at the club. The 31-year-old goalkeeper has been impressive whenever called upon, leading to speculation that he may seek a starting role elsewhere if contract talks with City stall. While Ortega believes he is ready to challenge Ederson for the starting spot, it remains to be seen if Pep Guardiola shares the same belief.
Despite Ortega’s confidence and stellar performances, Ederson’s position as City’s number one goalkeeper may pose a challenge for Ortega’s aspirations. While Ortega may be deserving of a starting role at another club, Ederson’s skill and importance to City’s style of play make it unlikely that Guardiola will drop him. As contract talks stall and Ortega’s future at the club remains uncertain, he may be forced to consider his options and potentially seek opportunities elsewhere to fulfill his ambitions as a starting goalkeeper.
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